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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.26, 924.83 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.26, 924.83 and 324.33 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.26 : 924.83 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.26/924.83 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.26x = 924.83 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.26x = 299,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,945.02/617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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